Principal Cyber Engineer (Onsite - Richardson, TX) Top Secret Clearance required

Overview

Principal Systems Engineer – Cybersecurity role onsite in Richardson, TX. Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility for a security clearance. Relocation assistance is available.

What You Will Do

• Implement security improvements by assessing current customer requirements and environment; evaluate trends; develop security architecture and requirements, and design architecture artifacts, plans, and policies.
• Support and develop Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessment documentation and conduct cybersecurity controls validation testing resulting in the Authorization to Operate (ATO) decision.
• Perform analysis on cybersecurity collected data and test results.
• Conduct cybersecurity audits and perform compliance evaluations to ensure appropriate implementation and continuous compliance of the security posture of the product system.
• Collaborate with engineering disciplines to minimize cybersecurity threats to the deployed designs/products.

What You Will Learn

You will develop niche skills to become a more effective Cybersecurity Engineer and leader, pursuing growth toward roles such as Sr. Principal Systems / Cybersecurity Engineer and potentially Tech Fellow or Chief Security Engineer. You will gain knowledge to become a subject matter expert (SME) in cybersecurity with exposure to diverse businesses and products in a dynamic field.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued DoD TOP SECRET security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Experience with security features and/or vulnerability analysis of various operating systems as defined by Intelligence agencies.
• Experience with Systems Engineering requirements and specifications.
• Experience implementing DoD and Federal IA certification, accreditation, and authorization processes, IA controls and developing and maintaining associated documentation; experience with the NIST RMF (NIST SP 800-53 and 800-37).
• Experience with security systems and cybersecurity engineering involving embedded systems and RTOS, hardware/software, and network configurations (stand-alone and LAN/WAN).

Qualifications We Prefer

• DoD 8140 SSE Intermediate or Advanced Level Compliant Certification (e.g., CASP+, CISSP).
• Experience with Anti-Tamper requirements and NSA High Assurance (Type 1) certification processes.
• Experience with Program Protection Plans (PPP) DoDI 5000.02 and DoDI 5200.39.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems security, network protocols, Linux security, and hardware-based security (HSM, TPM, Secure Boot).
• Experience with cloud and/or virtualization technologies and IT/network security administration across UNIX, Windows, Red Hat Linux, and Cisco environments.
• Experience with security toolsets including anti-virus, vulnerability assessment, HIDS/NIDS, MFA, and SIEM.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for new hires
• Generous 401(k) with employer matching and additional retirement contributions
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Additional voluntary benefits including pet, home, auto, critical illness, and other insurance options
• Employee assistance and wellness programs

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